When church planters are asked why they went on the mission field, most will say it was because God had called them to take the gospel to the people in another city or country who needed to hear it. Not…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership (CML), which gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is…
There may be some light at the end of the tunnel for those who have been lamenting the passing of Mission Central (Missions Fest). Its last conference was held at Canada Place at the end of January – but it…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership (CML), which gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is…
Well, my intentions were good. I was determined to cover all the new local books as they came out this year, rather than clumping them all together, as I did for 2021 books (60 of them!) at the end of…
Last year was quiet, but this year most choirs and church ministries are more than ready to spread some Christmas cheer. Check out the many Calendar listings below, but here are a few highlights for this week: * Christmas Presence…
A prayer initiative which began in Abbotsford last year has now spread to Vancouver, Burnaby and south Surrey. Here is how organizers describe it: Dozens of churches are involved, with members promising to walk and pray for streets in their…
August 30 update: Surrey RCMP have arrested a 35-year-old woman following their investigation into a fire that destroyed St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Whalley last month. A member of St. George Coptic Orthodox Church has raised thousands of dollars…
CBC News reported May 19 that a Cloverdale bowling alley with a rich history will soon become a church: After 72 years serving the Cloverdale community in Surrey, B.C., Clover Lanes five-pin bowling alley has shut its doors for the…
The Archbishop of Canterbury announced the annual Lambeth Awards April 7 – and a Vancouver church musician was on the list: Rupert Lang, BMus, MA (Cantab) – The Thomas Cranmer Award for Worship. For more than 40 years as an outstanding…